Round 1 – Waning winter moon / Night’s chill kiss Out on the moors, the lone figure longed for home. The night’s chill kiss brushed her cheek like a forlorn lover. She whispered a wish to the waning winter moon – “I hope you are waiting…” #SlamWords #Ed42 #Round1 Round 2 – Seeking warmth /…
11/01 Day after day I guess it got something to do with #luck Don’t shoot shoot shoot that thing at me City is restless, it’s ready to pounce Add it up… #whistpr 11/02 I ambled mindlessly through the fields of clover, my trusty walking stick supporting my every step. When I emerged, I realized that…
11/01 Nattie walks through the day in a haze. She claims an #oneiric nature to this, but those who know her think something is amiss. The pipe stem sticking out of her back pocket could be a clue. #vss365 11/02 The viceroy examined the signature and found it to be legitimate. “One thing…red #ink from…
Day 1 Round 1 “I hereby call this meeting of the One Post Vultures to order!” “Looks like attendance is down this month, Stan…” “We can wait. There’s an accident on the Interstate.” “Cool! Something to do afterwards…” #vsspicSlam #Round1 Round 2 She is sure that he told her to meet her at the mall…
Round 1 – crimson kiss of twilight / a state of mind He waited under a streetlight as dusk fell. She was late. Suddenly, she appeared and gave him the kind of kiss you dream of. He knew it would be a good night. #SlamWords #41Edition #Round1 Round 2 – a half full bottle /…
10/01 The haggard old witches stood over the cauldron concocting the latest #elixr to provide youth and vibrance. “This has to be the one!” Hilda exclaims. “It had better be – the last one turned everyone into hairy toads.” #whistpr 10/02 “We can’t go out to dinner tonight. I look a #fright.” “Honey, your scariest…
10/01 The collar pressed, every hair in place – ingredients for a successful #debut. How long can he keep it up? In this town, three days, tops. #vss365 10/02 This has been my anthem more times than I can count… ‘Cuz I’m #already gone And I’m feelin’ strong I will sing this vict’ry song ‘Cuz…
Round 1: atmospheric / illicit thrill Flying so high with your head in the clouds Departing a perfectly good conveyance Is not a natural act So make it au naturel Helmet, goggles, chute and boots Privates to the wind #SlamWords #40Ed #Round1 Round 2: a twist of shadows / a stab of light Walking in…
09/01 The next time you are tempted to strike out on a “holy” quest, ask yourself: Who am I hurting in pursuit of the white #whale? #whistpr 09/02 He had prepared her room for her arrival for more than a #year. It became like a shrine. When she returned, he showed her his work. “Can’t…
09/01 The ravine was replete with many #archaeological treasures. Then, the machines of expediency arrived, tearing the bounty asunder for a short-term advantage in a meaningless conflict. The lessons of history are lost, trampled by those who do not understand them. #vss365 09/02 Always remember: everyone has a #multifarious personality. The side they show publicly…